Factors Associated With Post-Traumatic Growth in Korean Survivors of Childhood Cancer

2022 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

A review of psychological symptoms and post-traumatic growth among adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532097170
Author(s):  
Amy M Berkman ◽  
Rhonda S Robert ◽  
Michael Roth ◽  
Martha A Askins
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Late Effects ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Behavioral Risk ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Young Adult Survivors ◽  
Post Traumatic

The majority of childhood cancer patients survive well into adulthood, but remain at risk for psychological late effects that can impact overall health and quality of life. The current narrative review summarizes the literature on psychological late effects, including anxiety, depression, psychological distress, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidality, psychoactive medication use, and post-traumatic growth in survivors of childhood cancers. While results were mixed, many studies demonstrated that psychological symptoms occurred at levels higher than would be expected in the general population. Treatment, environmental, and behavioral risk factors, as well as symptom onset and trajectory merit further investigation.

scholarly journals Genetic and clinical factors associated with obesity among adult survivors of childhood cancer: A report from the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort

Cancer ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 121 (13) ◽  
pp. 2262-2270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen L. Wilson ◽  
Wei Liu ◽  
Jun J. Yang ◽  
Guolian Kang ◽  
Rohit P. Ojha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Clinical Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Israeli Survivors of Childhood Cancer

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Freda DeKeyser Ganz ◽  
Haya Raz ◽  
Doron Gothelf ◽  
Isaac Yaniv ◽  
Ilana Buchval
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

scholarly journals Medical and sociodemographic factors associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination adherence among female survivors of childhood cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 (9) ◽  
pp. 1630-1636 ◽  
Author(s):  
James L. Klosky ◽  
Kathryn M. Russell ◽  
Jessica L. Simmons ◽  
Rebecca H. Foster ◽  
Kelly Peck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Papillomavirus ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Hpv Vaccination ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Female Survivors ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

scholarly journals Factors Associated With Post-traumatic Growth Among Healthcare Workers Who Experienced the Outbreak of MERS Virus in South Korea: A Mixed-Method Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye Sun Hyun ◽  
Mi Ja Kim ◽  
Jin Hyung Lee
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic

Background: Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19 and MERS pose a major threat to healthcare workers' (HCWs) physical and mental health. Studies exploring the positive changes gained from adapting to traumatic events, known as post-traumatic growth (PTG), have attracted much attention. However, it is unclear which factors or experiences lead to PTG among HCWs. The purpose of this mixed-method study was to investigate factors associated with PTG among HCWs who experienced the MERS outbreak in South Korea, and fully describe their experience of developing PTG.Methods: Quantitative data from 78 participants were collected using psychometric tools for Psychological distress, Resilience, and Support for coping, and Post-traumatic growth. Qualitative interviews were conducted with seven nurses. Data were analyzed using the qualitative content analysis method according to the sub-themes of resilience, which was the main factor associated with PTG.Results: We found resilience to have a significant impact on PTG (ß =0.486, p = 0.001). Thus the qualitative interviews were analyzed using the core concepts of resilience. Qualitative interviews with nurses illustrated how participants experienced the development of resilience in terms of its sub-factors: hardiness, persistence, optimism, and support.Conclusion: HCWs who endured the MERS outbreak showed high levels of PTG, and the analysis of the interview data provided a fuller understanding on the experience of remaining resilient and developing PTG. These results provide practical and pragmatic information helpful for developing intervention strategies and protocols that can help HCWs transform adversity into growth and development.

scholarly journals Use of Chronic Prescription Medications and Prevalence of Polypharmacy in Survivors of Childhood Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celeste L. Y. Ewig ◽  
Yi Man Cheng ◽  
Hoi Shan Li ◽  
Jasper Chak Ling Wong ◽  
Alex Hong Yu Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Medication Use ◽  
Cns Tumors ◽  
Chronic Medication ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Cranial Radiation ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Survivors Of Childhood Cancer

BackgroundAs survivors of childhood cancer age, development of cancer treatment-related chronic health conditions often occur. This study aimed to describe the pattern of chronic prescription medication use and identify factors associated with polypharmacy among survivors of childhood cancer.MethodsThis was a retrospective study conducted at the pediatric oncology long-term follow-up clinic in Hong Kong. Eligible subjects included survivors who were (1) diagnosed with cancer before 18 years old, (2) were at least 3 years post-cancer diagnosis and had completed treatment for at least 30 days, and (3) receiving long-term follow-up care at the study site between 2015 and 2018. Dispensing records of eligible survivors were reviewed to identify medications taken daily for ≥30 days or used on an “as needed” basis for ≥6 months cumulatively within the past 12-month period. Polypharmacy was defined as the concurrent use of ≥5 chronic medications. Multivariable log-binomial modeling was conducted to identify treatment and clinical factors associated with medication use pattern and polypharmacy.ResultsThis study included 625 survivors (mean current age = 17.9 years, standard deviation [SD] = 7.2 years) who were 9.2 [5.2] years post-treatment. Approximately one-third (n = 219, 35.0%) of survivors were prescribed at least one chronic medication. Frequently prescribed medication classes include systemic antihistamines (26.5%), sex hormones (19.2%), and thyroid replacement therapy (16.0%). Overall prevalence of polypharmacy was 5.3% (n = 33). A higher rate of polypharmacy was found in survivors of CNS tumors (13.6%) than in survivors of hematological malignancies (4.3%) and other solid tumors (5.3%) (P = .0051). Higher medication burden was also observed in survivors who had undergone cranial radiation (RR = 6.31; 95% CI = 2.75–14.49) or hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) (RR = 3.53; 95% CI = 1.59–7.83).ConclusionAlthough polypharmacy was observed in a minority of included survivors of childhood cancer, chronic medication use was common. Special attention should be paid to survivors of CNS tumors and survivors who have undergone HSCT or cranial radiation. These individuals should be monitored closely for drug–drug interactions and adverse health outcomes that may result from multiple chronic medications, particularly during hospitalization in an acute care setting.

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